Such a good helper

Could we possibly be raising a future plumber????? The presence of both the plunger & butt crack would lead me to believe maybe so....... There was no reason for the toilet to be plunged....I don't even think she has seen a plunger being used, but after going potty - she had to plunge.

Tickle This!!

Our resident Elmo lover proudly shows off one of her beloved Elmo shirts - you won't believe how excited she is to have Elmo on her shirt!! While driving in the car the other day - I asked "do you love Mommy?", then followed by "do you love Elmo?". I am sad to report that Elmo received a much more emphatic "YEAH" then I did. :( Since she is young, I will not take it personally. I know she will say much worse and hurtful things in the years to come.

Whatever am I thinking???

I just love this pic, as she looks so cute and mischievous (her standard self). For a while this summer, every day - she would come into the office or bring me the camera and say "cheese" - so we had to oblige and take her daily picture. This picture is a result of one of those sessions.

Junior Bix

I realize these pics are a bit delayed (like almost a month over-due) - but they are still cute. And with the start of school, I am impressed I am blogging at all. Especially since blogger is now blocked at school - not like I did it there anyway, but it is still annoying!

Unfortunatly, pics of Mackenzie and Daddy running were hard to get b/c it was crowded and she was moving all over the place b/c she was so excited!! And boy - was she ever proud of her medal too.....she insisted on wearing it for many days afterwards.

Charming

There was a special "venom" themed attraction at the River museum, which provided this photo opp for the family.

Uncle Jon tries his charms on Aunt Karree. The tongue is a nice touch!

Daddy charms Mommy. (in theory, at least!)

Our little charming snake shows off her fangs.

Grandpa Dan charms both Mackenzie & Grandma Sharon! What a guy!

Grandma's girl always.....Grandma Sharon charms her cute snake.

Jamey's Fave Photo's

Jamey's two favorite non-wildlife photos from our Chicago trip last weekend.....



And sneak peek - we made a day trip to the River Museum in DBQ on Sunday with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Jon & Aunt Karree.....many cute pictures to share as well.

I'm a LEASH kid now.

Much to Mackenzie's initial dismay and dislike....we have opted to try/use a harness/leash system with her after much protesting about the stroller and her tendency to run away. The trip to the River Museum in Dubuque was the trial run on the whole thing. It probably helped to have Grandma, Grandpa, Jon & Karree along to help and distract her, as she was most displeased when we initally put it on. Gives a whole new meaning to "the monkey on your back" too!! On Facebook - I was sent a piece of flair "free the Leash kids" - so that is all I can think about, as well.

And if you look closely - you will see that Grandpa is standing on the leash to keep her close for the picture. He remarked afterwards "she will probably need therapy b/c Grandpa stands on my leash". :)